Cambodia Tours By Days

Hello Diu, Thank you very much for recommending and arranging an excellent tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. We had many wonderful experiences and learned a lot about your country and Cambodia. Everything worked out perfectly. The hotels, tour guides and drivers were all very good. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
The Water Festival was on during our time in Cambodia and it was busy and lively around our hotels. We were able to take in some of the sights.
A trip to remember!
Many thanks,

Cherie Wong

Dear Diu, Hello! Thank you again for a wonderful holiday, we had a lovely time and we're happy with everything.
We misplaced the review paper that our guide gave us, so I thought I would write it here instead, I hope that's ok!
He was excellent! Very professional, informative, his English was very good, punctual and kind. The transportation was also excellent. Basically he gets
5 star review!
Thanks again for everything and I look forward to the next holiday!

Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang
Arrival Luang Prabang - one of the most beautiful places in Asia, which was the capital of Laos, and now is a mixture of preserved French colonial architecture and ancient Buddhist temples. After arriving at the hotel, we will make a photographic exploration of the local market and streets. Theme gallery: mountainous landscapes, scenes on the Mekong River, people, markets.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 2: Luang Prabang (B, L)
Offering food & money for monk in early in the morning: transfer by Tuk Tuk (maximum 6 pax/tuk tuk/ included on the package price) and for foods offer to monks you can buy it by yourselves (our guide will advise you)
Get up early to photograph the daily collection of donations to many monks in the city. Basically the day will be done on foot through the city
Your full day city tour begins after breakfast, with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. Following lunch, we visit the Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures before we head out of town to see the weaving villages of Ban Xiengkhong and Ban Xienglek. We then return to the city for a visit to Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Note: the Royal Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Tour finishedOvernight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang - Laos

Luang Prabang - Laos

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pakou Caves and Xiengmene (B, L)
After breakfast, we then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panaromic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the small village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is distilled. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.
We continue our excursion toward Khouangsi Waterfall, en route, we visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. The Khouangsi Waterfall setting really illustrates paradise. We return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang – Hanoi (B)
Today we are free time at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for departure. Arriving Hanoi, check in hotel and take cycle tour around the old quarter of Hanoi and attend water puppet show.Overnight in Hanoi

Khouangsi Waterfall - Laos

Pakou Caves - Laos

Day 5: Hanoi City tour (B, L)
This morning, we start our journey to visit famous Ho Chi Minh complex comprising his Mausoleum, former residence, the impressive house on stilts and view the One Pillar Pagoda. Learn more about the historical and cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature, known as the Vietnam’s first university since the 11th century. In the afternoon, we visit Ethnographic Museum. To finish the day off, we take an hour by cycle around the old quarter and attend the performance of the unique water puppetry. This is a must and will provide the first not to be forgotten insight into Vietnam.Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Ha Long (B, L, D)
This morning, we depart for Ha Long Bay. Passing through the rich farmland of the Red River Delta, we enjoy the lush scenery and photo opportunities. We arrive at Ha Long Pier, board a traditional wooden junk and cruise through the spectacular sights of islands rising from the tranquil emerald sea. Enjoy a sumptuous on-board lunch of special seafood and explore Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in the bay. Witness a splendid sunset.Dinner and overnight on boat.

Hanoi City - Vietnam

Ha Long Bay - Vietnam

Day 7: Ha Long – Hanoi – Hue (B, L)
Early morning coffee and tea will be served on the sundeck followed by a Tai Chi class. We continue exploring the magnificent Ha Long Bay. Change to a small motor or rowing boat to discover the Luon Cave and pass through a pretty entrance which leads to a tranquil round lake, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high stone walls. Upon return to the junk, a sumptuous combining Vietnamese and Western cuisine will be served. After we leave the cruise, we transfer to Bac Ninh province to visit Do temple and enjoy traditional music show “Quan Ho” or called Quan Ho folk song. Drive to the airport for domestic flight to Hue.Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue (B, L)
We visit the impressive tombs of King Minh Mang and Tu Duc together with Tu Hieu Pagoda, and then cruise on the Perfume River to see the Old Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon, we visit the Forbidden Citadel and the crowded market of Dong Ba, where we can bargain for anything from souvenirs and bronze goods, to Hue sesame sweetmeat and conical poem hats.

King Minh Mang - Hue Vietnam

Old Thien Mu Pagoda - Hue Vietnam

Day 9: Hue– Da Nang – Hoi An (B, L)
We will drive south to the famous My Khe beach, crossing the spectacular Hai Van pass to reach Hue. On the way, we will stop to see the Cham museum and Marble Mountain. Continuing on, we will arrive Hoi An, check in the hotel and free time.Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An (B, L)
This morning, at 09:00 we will start our Hoi An Discovery tour. Hoi An seems to appeal to everyone. This charming town still retains a variety of heritage houses making a stroll around the streets a fabulous option. Guided tour of Hoi An sites includes the Quan Cong Temple, the Quang Dong Pagoda, The Phuoc Kien Pagoda, the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Tran Family Chapel, Sa Huynh Museum and Phung Hung House. Back to the hotel and free at your leisure.Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (B)
Free at your leisure until transfer to the airport for fight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet then transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Hoi An - Vietnam

Hoi An - Vietnam

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Today we have the opportunity to visit the controversial War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post office. In the afternoon, we will see Thien Hau Pagoda, Chinatown and its busy market of Cho Lon. This busy modern city on the Saigon River boasts some of the most ornate Pagodas in the country. Don’t miss Ho Chi Minh City’s atmosphere by night. This city lives up to its exciting and often mischievous reputation.Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi - Siem Reap (B, L)
In the morning, we drive west to explore the underground tunnels in Cu Chi which were used by Vietnamese guerrillas during the war against the US and French forces then transfer to the airport for flight to Siem Reap.
Upon arrival at airport, welcome by tour guide and transfer to hotel for check in.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Notre Dame Cathedral - Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnels - Tay Ninh Vietnam

Day 14: Siem Reap – Angkor Temple (B, L)
Visit to Ta Prohm, one of the area’s most beautiful temples. Ta Prohm has been relatively untouched since it was discovered and retains much of its mystery. Neak Pean, a fountain built in the middle of a pool (representing the paradisiacal Himalayan mountain-lake), Kdei (surrounded by 4 concentric walls), Preah Khan temple, Built by the King Jayavarman VII. Preah Khan is, like Ta Prohm, a place of towered enclosures and shoulder hugging corridors. Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation and ongoing restoration efforts should maintain and even improve this situation. Lunch at local restaurant.
Visit to Banteay Srey temple, located 35 kms from Siem Reap, known as Citadel of Woman and Banteay Samre temples.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 15: Siem Reap – Banteay Srey (B, L)
We drive to Visit the antique capital of Angkor Thom (12 century): the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King.
It is time to visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor: Angkor Wat. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Enjoy wonderful sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hills.Overnight in Siem Reap.

Day 16: Siem Reap – Bangkok (B, L)
This morning we will enjoy a boat ride on the Tonle Sap Lake. This is the largest permanent fresh-water lake in South East Asia and flows into Tonle Sap River, joining the Mekong in Phnom Penh. We will see a fishermen's "floating village" with floating schools, floating police station, etc. It is same as a big village floating on the lake, and the "village" move from place to place following water levels and current.
Transfer to Siem Reap International airport for flight to Bangkok.
You are picked up at the airport by our tour guide and transfer to the hotel, check in the hotel and free time at your leisure.Overnight in Bangkok.

Angkor Temple - Cambodia

Banteay Srey - Cambodia

Day 17: Bangkok full day tour (B, L)
A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers, is a must. In Thailand by many, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand.
Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing. Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).
Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.Note: Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless, shorts or sandals, when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex.Overnight in Bangkok.

Thailand

Thai Cultural Show

Day 18: Floating Market (B, L)
Full Day Damnoensaduak Floating Market with Lunch at Rose Garden follows by Thai Cultural Show
This most, interesting full day tour takes you to the rural yet world-famous floating market of Damnern Saduak, situated around 100 kilometers west of Bangkok.
The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom; site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called "Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.
An excellent international buffet lunch will be served at the picturesque Rose Garden Aprime Country Resort. Afterwards, you will attend the Thai village show at the Thai Village, giving you a short introduction into the many customs of Thai life. The show includes the colorful Buddhist ordination procession, an elegant fingernail dance, a Thai boxing demonstration, Hill Tribe dance performances, sword-fighting, elephants at work, charming folk dances and a traditional Thai wedding ceremony and much more.Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 19: Bangkok departure (B)
Free time at leisure until transfer to airport for your home flight.